Category Archives: India

Sharp rise in air pollution this year: BMC

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

After a year of partial respite from rising air pollution during last year, the city has seen a sharp rise in the level of air pollutants this year. Extensive public and private construction and other related activities have led to … Continue reading →

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World’s air pollution could be as bad as China’s by 2050 without urgent action from governments

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Increased levels of air pollution can be expected around the world unless urgent action is taken to cut man-made emissions, according to a new study. Published in the journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, the study predicts that without new policies … Continue reading →

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Choked: Delhi’s pollution level is fives times worse than just eight years ago as experts warn air quality is as noxious as Jharia coal town

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Delhiites are breathing poison. If you thought CNG had made the Capital’s air cleaner, then it’s time for a reality check. The alarming pollution levels have blackened Delhi’s air to such an extent that it ranks alongside coal town Jharia … Continue reading →

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Air pollution? Transport sector to blame

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

BANGALORE: A whopping 67% of emission in Bangalore is caused by the transport sector. Over the past decade, dozens of global studies have shown that spending time in close proximity to heavy traffic, especially diesel truck traffic, is associated with … Continue reading →

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The Effects of PM10

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

You might think people look ridiculous wearing masks, but look at the scientific literature on the effects of PM10 (particles smaller than 10 microns) on lungs/heart/cancer and you won’t be laughing any more. For scientific literature, click here: PubMed What does … Continue reading →

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Why wear a mask?

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

OK! This article is written for the benefit of the end user to be able to differentiate between one mask and another and the essential features required for a mask to work properly in filtering out urban pollution. POINT 1 … Continue reading →

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Auto rickshaws (three wheelers) to tackle air pollution problems in India

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Over the years India’s air pollution problems have gotten worse. According to a study conducted by researchers in Columbia University and Yale University, India fits in among the lower ranked countries globally when air pollution is discussed, even worse than … Continue reading →

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India must heed warning of WHO on diesel-cancer link

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The World Health Organisation WHO has inadvertently contributed to the debate about diesel cars in India by confirming that diesel engine exhaust fumes can cause cancer.Environmental groups are demanding that India take note of this new evidence and draw up … Continue reading →

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